2017 Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé

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Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot, the Lafite Rothschild 2017 is a deep garnet purple colored. It opens slowly, gently with understated notes of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, warm black currants and wild blueberries, followed by emerging notions of smoked meat, fragrant earth, crushed rocks and lilacs. Medium-bodied at the root but grows on the palate to reveal elegant layers of energetic red and black fruit with many savory touches. Framed by beautifully ripe, wonderfully fine-grained tannins, it has an exciting freshness and a very long, hypnotic perfumed finish. Finally, the alcohol here is an overwhelming 12.5%, which is a miracle given the Cabernet's maturity. A winner (99/100 Parker & 98/100 Suckling).

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pauillac
Winery Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2017
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2057
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 99
James Suckling rating 98
Vinous rating 97
Tasting Profiles Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving De 2017 Château Lafite Rothschild is een elegante wijn met een diepgroene granaatkleur en een complex smaakprofiel van rijpe kersen, moerbeien en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, gerookt vlees en aarde. Dankzij de fijne tannines en verfrissende zuurgraad combineert deze wijn prachtig met de rijke, sappige smaken van lam en wild, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met kruidige en hartige ingrediënten. Hij past bijvoorbeeld uitstekend bij langzaam gegaard vlees of gerechten met een mooie, aromatische saus, waardoor de volle rode en zwarte fruittonen mooi tot hun recht komen.

Professional Reviews

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Parker

99

James Suckling

98

Vinous

97

Wijnhuis

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The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild consists of three main areas: The slopes around the Château, the Carruades plateau to the west and a 4.5 hectare site in Saint-Estèphe. Its area is 112 hectares. The soil consists of fine, deeply ground mixed with windblown sand on a well-drained and well-incorporated tertiary limestone subsoil. The grape varieties grown here are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Here the first stones were laid, the winegrowers' houses were built and prepared for something unusual to happen. As the years passed, the house overlooking this hill got bigger and a wisteria vine climbed the walls of generations of families to see how preserving this ecosystem has always been the ultimate priority. 150 years ago, Baroness Betty, wife of Baron James, planted the huge oak trees that separate our vineyard from the marshes. They, their children and grandchildren, the families of winegrowers die with them, work conscientiously to protect this impeccable creation that has been bequeathed to nature. They have taken great care to preserve this microcosm of forests and marshes, flora and fauna amidst the vines of Château Lafite Rothschild thrive in this almost wild osmosis.

As the ultimate witness to this protected land, some of the vines still gracefully show off their 140 years of ungrafted life. They escaped the phylloxera which, however, spared no one else! This infallible part of the vines continues to elude the winegrowers, the same ones who form, protect and nurture it, from one harvest year to the next, trying to refine this perfect composition that amazes them time and time again. It may not be a coincidence, of course, that Lafite earned the title of "First of the First" at Napoleon III's World's Fair. Nor will it be a coincidence, if others will speak of it long after us… Each barrel is tasted individually and only the best is selected for the final blend. After blending, the wine matures for 15 months in new oak barrels. Fermentation takes place for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Only vines older than 10 years are used for the Grand Vin Château Lafite Rothschild. While each vintage is unique, there is usually a large portion of Cabernet Sauvignon, then Merlot, with a small contribution of Petit Verdot.

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De 2017 Château Lafite Rothschild is een elegante wijn met een diepgroene granaatkleur en een complex smaakprofiel van rijpe kersen, moerbeien en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, gerookt vlees en aarde. Dankzij de fijne tannines en verfrissende zuurgraad combineert deze wijn prachtig met de rijke, sappige smaken van lam en wild, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met kruidige en hartige ingrediënten. Hij past bijvoorbeeld uitstekend bij langzaam gegaard vlees of gerechten met een mooie, aromatische saus, waardoor de volle rode en zwarte fruittonen mooi tot hun recht komen.

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Description

Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot, the Lafite Rothschild 2017 is a deep garnet purple colored. It opens slowly, gently with understated notes of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, warm black currants and wild blueberries, followed by emerging notions of smoked meat, fragrant earth, crushed rocks and lilacs. Medium-bodied at the root but grows on the palate to reveal elegant layers of energetic red and black fruit with many savory touches. Framed by beautifully ripe, wonderfully fine-grained tannins, it has an exciting freshness and a very long, hypnotic perfumed finish. Finally, the alcohol here is an overwhelming 12.5%, which is a miracle given the Cabernet's maturity. A winner (99/100 Parker & 98/100 Suckling).

Specifications

Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pauillac
Winery Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2017
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2057
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 99
James Suckling rating 98
Vinous rating 97
Tasting Profiles Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving De 2017 Château Lafite Rothschild is een elegante wijn met een diepgroene granaatkleur en een complex smaakprofiel van rijpe kersen, moerbeien en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, gerookt vlees en aarde. Dankzij de fijne tannines en verfrissende zuurgraad combineert deze wijn prachtig met de rijke, sappige smaken van lam en wild, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met kruidige en hartige ingrediënten. Hij past bijvoorbeeld uitstekend bij langzaam gegaard vlees of gerechten met een mooie, aromatische saus, waardoor de volle rode en zwarte fruittonen mooi tot hun recht komen.

Professional Reviews

Parker

99

James Suckling

98

Vinous

97

Wijnhuis

The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild consists of three main areas: The slopes around the Château, the Carruades plateau to the west and a 4.5 hectare site in Saint-Estèphe. Its area is 112 hectares. The soil consists of fine, deeply ground mixed with windblown sand on a well-drained and well-incorporated tertiary limestone subsoil. The grape varieties grown here are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Here the first stones were laid, the winegrowers' houses were built and prepared for something unusual to happen. As the years passed, the house overlooking this hill got bigger and a wisteria vine climbed the walls of generations of families to see how preserving this ecosystem has always been the ultimate priority. 150 years ago, Baroness Betty, wife of Baron James, planted the huge oak trees that separate our vineyard from the marshes. They, their children and grandchildren, the families of winegrowers die with them, work conscientiously to protect this impeccable creation that has been bequeathed to nature. They have taken great care to preserve this microcosm of forests and marshes, flora and fauna amidst the vines of Château Lafite Rothschild thrive in this almost wild osmosis.

As the ultimate witness to this protected land, some of the vines still gracefully show off their 140 years of ungrafted life. They escaped the phylloxera which, however, spared no one else! This infallible part of the vines continues to elude the winegrowers, the same ones who form, protect and nurture it, from one harvest year to the next, trying to refine this perfect composition that amazes them time and time again. It may not be a coincidence, of course, that Lafite earned the title of "First of the First" at Napoleon III's World's Fair. Nor will it be a coincidence, if others will speak of it long after us… Each barrel is tasted individually and only the best is selected for the final blend. After blending, the wine matures for 15 months in new oak barrels. Fermentation takes place for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Only vines older than 10 years are used for the Grand Vin Château Lafite Rothschild. While each vintage is unique, there is usually a large portion of Cabernet Sauvignon, then Merlot, with a small contribution of Petit Verdot.

Food

Spijs

De 2017 Château Lafite Rothschild is een elegante wijn met een diepgroene granaatkleur en een complex smaakprofiel van rijpe kersen, moerbeien en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met subtiele tonen van chocolade, gerookt vlees en aarde. Dankzij de fijne tannines en verfrissende zuurgraad combineert deze wijn prachtig met de rijke, sappige smaken van lam en wild, vooral wanneer ze bereid zijn met kruidige en hartige ingrediënten. Hij past bijvoorbeeld uitstekend bij langzaam gegaard vlees of gerechten met een mooie, aromatische saus, waardoor de volle rode en zwarte fruittonen mooi tot hun recht komen.

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